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As a national, nonpartisan, independent Institute, the U.S. Institute of Peace draws on our exceptional convening power to create opportunities for diverse audiences to exchange knowledge, experiences, and ideas necessary for creative solutions to difficult challenges. We serve as an important, neutral platform for bringing together government and nongovernment, diplomacy, security, and development actors, and participants across political views. The Institute’s events help shape public policy and priorities to advance peaceful solutions to conflict and strengthen international security.

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Twitter Chat on Security and Justice in Post-Revolution Libya (#USIPLibya)

Twitter Chat on Security and Justice in Post-Revolution Libya (#USIPLibya)

Date: Monday, September 29, 2014 / Time: 8:00am - 9:00am 

With state security and justice institutions largely nonfunctioning, some communities have turned to vigilante justice, tribal leaders and elders, or resorted to self-help when faced with conflicts and disputes. As levels of violence intensify, many are left wondering: How did we get here, and what could be done to change the situation? To address these questions, on September 29 the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) held a discussion on Twitter on Libya’s security and justice landscape and the country’s current crisis

MENA Region in Crisis: Islam, Democracy and Extremism

MENA Region in Crisis: Islam, Democracy and Extremism

Date: Monday, September 29, 2014 / Time: 6:00am - 7:30am 

On September 29, the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) hosted distinguished speaker, Rached Ghannouchi, who discussed the political and security crisis in the MENA region.

Second Global Symposium on Gender in Media

Second Global Symposium on Gender in Media

Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2014 / Time: 10:30am - 2:00pm 

The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, the United States Institute of Peace, Women and Girls Lead and ITVS co-hosted an event at USIP on September 23rd on the role media plays in shaping positive and negative gender norms and expectations, with a particular focus on conflict-affected and fragile states around the world.

Gender

PeaceTech Summit: Engineering Durable Peace

PeaceTech Summit: Engineering Durable Peace

Date: Friday, September 19, 2014 / Time: 5:30am - 12:00pm 

On September 19, 2014, the National Academy of Engineering and the U.S. Institute of Peace hosted the PeaceTech Summit: "Engineering Durable Peace."

Iraq Turmoil: What is Next after Government Formation?

Iraq Turmoil: What is Next after Government Formation?

Date: Thursday, September 18, 2014 / Time: 6:00am - 7:30am 

On September 18, 2014, the U.S. Institute of Peace hosted two distinguished Kurdish leaders for a discussion about the next steps in Iraq’s political process, how to confront the ISIL and what role the United States and other regional and international actors might play.

Conflict Analysis & Prevention

Ensuring a Strong U.S. Defense for the Future

Ensuring a Strong U.S. Defense for the Future

Date: Thursday, September 4, 2014 / Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm 

The U.S. Institute of Peace hosted a discussion of the report by the National Defense Panel, “Ensuring a Strong U.S. Defense for the Future,” with the Hon. Michèle Flournoy and LTG (Ret.) Michael Maples.